Getting ready for a conference? So am I! Like most other men I love lists. Here is a list of things I am packing for PubCon. Did I miss something? Leave a comment to let me know soon, I’m leaving shortly.
Hopefully this helps with your preparation.
Update April 12th, 2010: Here is downloadable 1 page PDF version: Conference Packing List.
The Wallet
- Passport
- Cash
- ID
- Bank Cards
- Credit Cards
- A house key (so you are not locked out when you get home)
Clothing
- Socks (black)
- Underwear
- Jeans
- Business Attire
- Sweats/Pajamas
- T-Shirts
- Comfortable Dress Shoes / insoles
- Casual Shoes
- Gym Clothes
- Shorts
- Belts
Travel Documents
- Travel Itinerary
- Show Itinerary (Session Plans, Party plans, Meetings)
- Party Schedule
- Business Cards
- Note pad, Pen, Pencil, Sharpie
Personal Care
- Shaving Kit
- Razor
- Shaving Cream
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Hair Stuff
- Face Cream
- Floss
- QTips
- Nail Clippers
- Deodorant
- Cologne
- Vitamins and Supplements (Vitamin C)
- Aspirin/Advil
Miscellaneous
- Gum
- Flask
- Protein Bars and Powder for snacks
- Watch
Technology
- Cell Phone and Charger
- Laptop and Charger
- Camera, Charger and Memory Cards
- Bluetooth mouse and batteries
- USB Drive
And finally pack a Big Ass Smile 
Update: Lesson learned the hard way – if you are planning on rocking dress shoes and planning on partying until the wee hours of the night, you could be in them for 18 hours a day. Invest in a good pair and toss some really good insoles in them as well. You feet will still be sore, but less sore. Or do it the easy way and wear comfortable shoes or take off your shoes/go to bed before 6:00 am.
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What about the spy kit?
Also jackets w extra pockets for beer/bum flasks?
Aspirin is also a MUST.
Don’t forget a jacket – it WILL get cold at night in Vegas during November.
,Michael Martin
Jacket eh Michael, according to Dave Snyder:
“I wouldn’t waste time packing a coat because to be honest you blood alcohol level is going to be so high anyway you can probably go skinny dipping in the Antarctica.”
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hahaha…
Almost forgot a mean needs a watch. Adding to the list now, along with aspirin.
you definitely had the big ass smile packed and ready to go!
Ms D Money,
I remember at PubCon you packed up a “Dimples”.
I think she actually could fit into a carry-on
,Michael Martin
Dude! All you need is a large bottle of Aspirin!
@Jay – asprin and handful of that funny american money and you are ready to roll, eh?
Its cold right now so dress warm, casinos air wierd some places I like to have eye drops, hangover helper pills if you’re a drinker, small cooler for drinks hallway machine like 1.50+.
Nightclubs in Las Vegas are sticklers on dress codes. Feel free to email me for reservations at the Palms I work for all the nightclubs, N9NE Steakhouse and Nove Italiano. I have a few friends coming in and am willing to help out all I can. berry@9groupvegas.com
And my cell phone #… u def need that for an awesome pubcon time!
Unless you have an iPhone (like me) as you will just be stressed out about trying to find away to charge the piece crap.
Rae with an iPhone LOL
She has the crackberry but you know I won’t stop until I bug you both to switch to Android which is all over Canada now.
@rae – Totally misread that, got it, ready to roll. Can’t wait to have a drink with ya!
Rae,
Are you going to be all country in Dallas?
Maybe just bring the truck down from Guelph and crank up
“The Chev got stuck and the Ford got stuck
Got the Chev unstuck when the Dodge showed up
But the Dodge got stuck in the tractor rut
Which eventually pulled out the Ford
Mighty neighborly, mighty neighborly.”
Pubcon Dallas…hm…..don’t forget your boots and cowboy hat yo
#tenmoredrinks
You talked me into it, the 10 more drinks.